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Windows 7: Favorites Icon

So I did found a tutorial on how to remove the favorites link in the navigation pane but I cant find how I can prevent the favorites folder.. the one that is in each user directory, from reappearing after i delete it. I never use it.. its with IE and I dont use IE so I was wondering if anyone knows how to do this?

The Favorites (group) in the navigation pane displays the shortcuts (links) that you have in your C:\Users\(user-name)\Links folder instead.

The Favorites in Internet Explorer displays the internet shortcuts that you have in your C:\Users\(user-name)\Favorites folder. You cannot remove Favorites in Internet Exporer, but you can hide the C:\Users\(user-name)\Favorites folder to not see it if you do not have hidden files/folders set to display.

hm.. okay way weird. I tried the move option and it is still showing in my root directory (for users I mean) and I tried hiding it (as I dont have the option to view hidden files on) and it is still the bane of my windows 7 existance! oh well.. thank you both!

Yes i have now tried that, and it still wont leave. What is strange is I did manage to change the Favorites location to be inside another folder using a registry hack, but now it shows up in both. ANd to REALLY annoy me, i moved my music folder to "Audio" and now it is re-creating a music folder in the user directory as well (just like Favorites) I know its minor but it is really is VERY annoying they would make it so difficult to allow you the OWNER of the computer to do what you want.

Favorites Icon

Favorites - Change Default IconHow to Change Default Icon of Favorites in Navigation Pane in Windows 7 and Windows 8
This tutorial will show you how to change the default icon of the Favorites folder in the navigation pane to any icon of your choice in Windows 7 and Windows 8.
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Tutorials

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Customization

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Browsers & Mail

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